Kim Galway
College admissions consultant for students and families in East Quogue, New York
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | East Quogue, New York, United States |
| Credentials | IECA member |
| Practice | Galway College Consulting |
Kim Galway is an independent college admissions consultant who helps students and parents with the college search, school selection and application process. She runs Galway College Consulting in East Quogue, New York. Kim has worked as a child and adolescent psychotherapist for over 25 years. She uses personality assessment and anxiety management skills to help families handle college planning with less stress. She also offers full packages and smaller custom packages.
What Kim helps with
Kim helps students and families move through the college search and application process from start to finish. She also works to lower stress along the way.
- Finding best fit colleges
- Choosing majors, minors and careers
- Brainstorming and editing college essays
- Writing supplemental essays
- Building a resume
- Preparing for college interviews with mock interviews
- Managing application deadlines
- Financial aid and merit aid guidance
Who Kim works with
Kim works with students and their parents. Her comprehensive package is designed for juniors and seniors. Her smaller packages fit students who need help with one part of the process, such as essays, a resume or a school list. She also offers specialty packages, such as one for performing arts.
How Kim works
Kim starts with an in-depth assessment of the student's personality type, strengths and interests. Each package is tailored to the student. The comprehensive package includes an academic and extracurricular review, an organized timeline, college visit advice, recommendation letter advice and testing support with test prep referrals. Mini-packages are billed hourly with a minimum of 5 to 10 hours and can focus on any single service.
Background and qualifications
Kim Galway is the founder of Galway College Consulting and works as an independent educational consultant. She is a member of IECA. Before and alongside her consulting work, she has been a child and adolescent psychotherapist for over 25 years. That work gave her experience with personality assessment and anxiety management. She uses those skills to help students and families manage the college planning and application process.
Kim Galway pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive package for juniors and seniors
- Custom mini-packages billed hourly
- Performing arts specialty package
- Free initial consult
Kim Galway reviews
The CoachVouch take
Kim is an independent college consultant who has also worked as a child and adolescent psychotherapist for over 25 years.
Best for students and parents who want full support with college applications and help managing stress along the way.
Common questions
How much does Kim Galway charge?
Coaching with Kim runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Kim Galway help with?
Kim Galway helps with finding best fit colleges, choosing majors, minors and careers, brainstorming and editing college essays and writing supplemental essays.
Is Kim Galway certified?
Kim Galway lists: IECA member.
Can Kim Galway help with just one part of the application process?
Yes. Her mini-packages can focus on one service, such as essays, a resume or building a school list. They are billed hourly with a minimum of 5 to 10 hours.
Does Kim Galway offer a package for performing arts students?
Yes. She offers specialty packages, including a Performing Arts package.
How do I contact Kim Galway?
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